San Diego, CA
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Crime & Safety

1 Killed In San Diego-Area Desert Traffic Collision

The deadly crash happened in the Shelter Valley area of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The deadly crash happened in the Shelter Valley area of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, according to the California Highway Patrol. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

ANZA BORREGO, CA — At least one person was killed in a traffic collision in the Shelter Valley area of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Saturday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Officers responded to state Route 78 east of San Felipe Road near Scissors Crossing at about 10:15 a.m. Saturday to reports of a collision between a motorcycle and truck, according to the CHP.

Subscribe

Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the California State Park Service also responded to assist in traffic control, according to a SDSO spokesman.

Two tow trucks responded to the scene.

A Sigalert was canceled shortly before 1:30 p.m., but no further information was immediately available.

— City News Service

More from San Diego, CA
News | 9h
News | 2d
News | 13h
See more on Patch >

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
San Diego, CA Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information